Industry Statistics and Trends
Waste Management in Europe key trends
Construction activity plummeted during the COVID-19 outbreak.
During 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak brought construction activity to a standstill, hitting demand for remediation and decontamination services.
Rising interest rates hits construction activity.
Rising interest rates as central banks look to curb soaring inflation have ratcheted up borrowing costs, weighing on new project starts and hurting demand for waste management services.
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Waste Management in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Waste Management in Europe market size (2019-2024)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.4 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €11.7bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
The COVID-19 outbreak brought construction activity to a halt
- Construction activity across Europe was brought to a standstill in the first half of 2020 amid government-imposed lockdown restrictions. According to the European Commission, construction output fell by 5% across the EU.
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Waste Management in Europe outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Improving economic conditions in the short term will drive revenue growth
- As economic growth picks up and inflationary pressures subside, central banks will have more reason to begin raising interest rate costs, reducing the cost of borrowing and making developers more inclined to start projects. This will drive demand for waste management services.
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Revenue
€11.7bn
Employees
56,987
Wages
€X.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
Top 5 Countries
- Serbia +23.2%
- Ireland +17.4%
- United Kingdom +16.7%
- Greece +10.3%
- Germany +9.1%
Bottom 5 Countries
- Russia -45.4%
- Turkey -14.4%
- Bosnia & Herzegovina -12.5%
- Slovakia -11.8%
- Hungary -10.1%
* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.
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Biggest companies in the Waste Management in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
EGGER Gruppe | 4,553.6 | 269.2 | 5.9 | |
Veolia Environnement SA | 44,321.4 | 2,603.4 | 5.9 | |
Royal Boskalis Westminster NV | 5,435.7 | 412.0 | 7.6 |
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Waste Management in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Waste Management industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Waste Management industry in Europe is €11.7bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Waste Management in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 8,094 businesses in the Waste Management industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Waste Management industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Waste Management industry in Europe has been growing at a CAGR of 1.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Waste Management industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Waste Management industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Waste Management in Europe include?
Soil and groundwater remediation and Oil spill and other pollution cleanups are part of the Waste Management industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Waste Management industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Waste Management industry is United Kingdom.
How competitive is the Waste Management industry in Europe?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Waste Management industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Waste Management in Greece
- Waste Management in Romania
- Waste Management in Slovakia
- Waste Management in Turkey
- Waste Management in Cyprus
- Waste Management in Finland
- Waste Management in North Macedonia
- Waste Management in Bulgaria
- Waste Management in Austria
- Waste Management in France
- Waste Management in Norway
- Waste Management in Hungary
- Waste Management in Switzerland
- Waste Management in Poland
- Waste Management in Ireland
- Waste Management in Malta
- Waste Management in Luxembourg
- Waste Management in Russia
- Waste Management in Czechia
- Waste Management in Belgium
- Waste Management in Sweden
- Waste Management in Estonia
- Waste Management in Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Waste Management in Europe
- Waste Management in Spain
- Waste Management in Portugal
- Waste Management in Serbia
- Waste Management in the Netherlands
- Waste Management in Italy
- Waste Management in Denmark
- Waste Management in Latvia
- Waste Management in Croatia
- Waste Management in Slovenia
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Waste management service providers provide services like decontamination of industrial plants or sites, including nuclear plants. This includes decontamination and cleaning up of surface water and cleaning of oil spills, asbestos, lead paint and other toxic materials.
Related Terms
REMEDIATIONASBESTOSDECONTAMINATIONWhat's included in this industry?
Soil and groundwater remediationOil spill and other pollution cleanupsIndustrial and site decontaminationSurface water decontaminationAsbestos and lead paint removalCompanies
EGGER GruppeVeolia Environnement SARoyal Boskalis Westminster NVIndustry Code
39 - Remediation activities and other waste management services in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
The COVID-19 outbreak brought construction activity to a halt
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Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Waste Management in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Employees in the Waste Management in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Business in the Waste Management in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Profit in the Waste Management in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Waste Management in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Waste Management in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Waste Management in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Waste Management in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
A slowing construction industry hit demand for soil and groundwater mediation. Supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures hit construction activity, dampening demand for soil and ground water remediation.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Waste Management in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Waste Management in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Waste Management in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Largest Importer
- Smallest Importer
- Total Imports into Europe
- Largest Exporter
- Smallest Exporter
- Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2024)
- IVA (2024)
- Enterprises (2024)
- Employment (2024)
- Exports (2024)
- Imports (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Concentration in the Waste Management industry is low. Smaller waste managers operate in the industry, catering to local markets, given the expensive nature of transporting hazardous waste.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit Margin (2024)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for EGGER Gruppe
- Countries of operation for Veolia Environnement SA
- Countries of operation for Royal Boskalis Westminster NV
- Countries of operation for Zech Group SE
- Countries of operation for Saipem SpA
- Countries of operation for BUCHEN UmweltService GmbH
- Countries of operation for ACS Actividades de Construcción y Servicios SA
- Countries of operation for Oil Spill Response Ltd
- Countries of operation for Vertase FLI Ltd
- Countries of operation for CH2M Hill International Nuclear Services Ltd
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Waste management companies require licensing. Given the harmful nature of substances that waste management companies typically deal with, they must acquire the appropriate licensing from environmental authorities.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Waste Management in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Skilled workers ramp up wage costs. The hazardous nature of collecting certain types of waste demands qualified workers, which typically require higher wages.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Waste Management in Europe industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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